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Fair and showsLeonardo: signed M-346F aircraft LoI for Indonesian Air Force
During the "Singapore Airshow" - PHOTO
The model has also been chosen by the Italian Air Force as the future airplane for the “Frecce Tricolori”, Italy’s national aerobatic team more

Civil aviationAirplanes and helicopters. "Singapore Airshow" from February 3 to 8, 2026
Many industries as exhibitors and flying and static displays - VIDEO
"Singapore Airshow" (February 3-8) is one of the world’s most influential international aerospace and defence exhibitions, providing a platform for stakeholders to forge strategic alliances and collaborate to... more

AerospaceThe Calendar by Leonardo, e-GEOS, Telespazio on agriculture in the Mediterranean
Environmental sustainability through images taken by the COSMO-SkyMed satellites operated by the Italian Space Agency
On the occasion of 2025 Italian National Space Day on December 16, Leonardo, with e-GEOS (a joint-venture 20% owned by the Italian Space Agency and 80% by Telespazio, Leonardo Group) and Telespazio (67%... more

Fair and showsLeonardo and EDGE Group toward landmark jv in the UAE
The latest agreement was signed at "Dubai Airshow 2025"; jv in 2026
Following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between EDGE Group and Leonardo in June this year, confirming both parties’ intention of establishing a joint venture (JV) in Abu Dhabi that l... more

AerospaceThales Alenia Space and NSSTC cooperate in the satellite navigation domain
In the field of Low Earth Orbit (LEO)
The National Space Science and Technology Center (NSSTC) and Thales Alenia Space, a joint-venture between Thales (67%) and Leonardo (33%) cooperate to explore opportunities in the field of Low Earth Orbit... more

AerospaceThales Alenia Space on Quantum communications by satellite
A new experimental phase launched
SpeQtral and Thales Alenia Space (TAS), the joint-company between Thales (67%) and Leonardo (33%), today announced the signing of a new collaboration agreement, extending their strategic partnership... more

Discussions"Special Le Bourget" (June 16-22): list of the news in the fourth day
Esa-Tas, Embraer, Thales, Airbus Helicopters and Airbus
The European Space Agency (ESA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Thales Alenia Space (TAS), a joint-venture between Thales (67%) and Leonardo (33%), and Blue Origin to foster and facilitate... more

Discussions"Special Le Bourget" (June 16-22): list of the news in the third day
Thales, Airbus Helicopters, Eve, Embraer, Airbus, Leonardo
Thales Alenia Space (TAS), the joint-venture between Thales (67%) and Leonardo (33%), has signed a €263 million contract with prime contractor OHB System AG for the development of key elements for ESA's L... more

Discussions"Special Le Bourget" (June 16-22): list of the news in the second day
Elt, Eve, Mimit-Esa-Asi, Embraer, Airbus and Leonardo
Singapore’s Defence Science and Technology Agency (DSTA) and Italy’s ELT Group have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to advance collaboration in the co-development of defence technologies for... more

Discussions"Special Le Bourget" (June 16-22): list of the the news in the first day of the event
Elt Group, Embraer, Leonardo-Baykar, Boeing, first orders by Airbus
ELT Group participates in the 55th edition of the International "Paris Air Show", which takes place in Le Bourget, Paris, between 16 and 22 June (Hall 1 - E296). With seventy years of experience in the... more

Aerospace"Le Bourget Airshow". ESA, TAS e Blue Origin to explore collaboration opportunities
The cooperation will cover human spaceflight, science, technology and commercial capabilities
The European Space Agency (ESA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Thales Alenia Space (TAS), a joint-venture between Thales (67%) and Leonardo (33%), and Blue Origin to foster and facilitate... more

Fair and showsParis-Le Bourget (8). Airbus-Leonardo: launch NH-90 helicopter Block 2 studies
Responding to a request from NAHEMA
Airbus Helicopters and Leonardo are joining forces to carry out an architecture study to define the basis of the NH-90 long-term evolution, known as Block 2, responding to a request from NAHEMA (NATO Helicopter... more

AerospaceParis-Le Bourget. Thales Alenia Space signs contract with OHB fo provide elements for LISA mission
It will be the first space-based observatory designed to study gravitational waves
Thales Alenia Space (TAS), the joint-venture between Thales (67%) and Leonardo (33%), has signed a €263 million contract with prime contractor OHB System AG for the development of key elements for ES... more

Fair and showsParis Airshow (8). Aloula Aviation's AW-139 helicopter fleet sets 300,000 flight hours
Leonardo secures order as Falcon Aviation Services grows its VVIP operations in UAE
At the "Paris Air Show" (June 16-22), Leonardo and Aloula Aviation, a brand name of Mukamalah Aviation company (a wholly owned subsidiary of Aramco) announced a major achievement for the operator’s AW139 i... more

Civil defenseParis Airshow (7). Leonardo and Bombardier Defense sign MoU in MMA market
Aramco acquires C-27J aircraft to respond to firefighting in Saudi Arabia - PHOTO
At the "Paris Air Show" (June 16-22) Leonardo and Bombardier Defense announced they’re entering into a collaboration phase to explore new opportunities in the Maritime MMA (Multi-Mission Aircraft) capability m... more

Fair and shows"Le Bourget" (3). Leonardo-Baykar: jv established for unmanned technologies
The new company, LBA Systems, will be based in Italy
At the International "Paris Airshow" in Le Bourget, Leonardo and Baykar technologies announced today the establishment of a joint venture dedicated to the development of unmanned technologies. The companies... more

Civil aviation"LIMA 2025" (2). Leonardo-Weststar: delivery of up to 28 helicopters of various types
Launched major government rotorcraft expansion and modernization program in Malaysia - PHOTO
At "Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition" - "LIMA" (May 20-24), Leonardo and long established partner Weststar Aviation Services (Weststar) of Malaysia celebrated today the launch of... more

Fair and showsLeonardo partner of the "Milan-Cortina 2026" Winter Olympic Games
For technologies and solutions for radio communications and event control rooms
The sporting event will follow a decentralized model, involving a vast territory for the first time: 22,000 km2, two regions (Lombardy and Veneto), two autonomous provinces (Trento and Bolzano), and two cities (Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo) more

Civil aviation"Verticon 2025". Leonardo: sales for 30 helicopters of various types sold to several operators
Value of around 370 million EUR, deliveries expected between 2026 and 2028
At "Verticon 2025" (Dallas, TX, 11-13 March), a prime exhibition for the world’s rotorcraft industry and community, Leonardo announced further growth within the commercial helicopter market, with new o... more

Fair and showsEdge and Leonardo sign collaboration agreement
During the "Idex 2025" event from February 17 to 21
EDGE and Leonardo have signed a groundbreaking collaboration agreement to further enhance their partnership in developing solutions across six critical domains. The agreement aims to strengthen existing... more

AerospaceLeonardo signs MoU in Saudi Arabia to expand collaboration
In the aerospace and defence sector
In the framework of bilateral meetings between Italy and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia held yesterday, the Ministry of Investment (MISA) of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the General Authority for Military... more

Fair and showsToho Air signs for an additional AW-139 helicopter
To enhance shuttle service in Japan
At "Japan Aerospace" (Tokyo, 16-18 October) Toho Air Service, Co., Ltd., Mitsui Bussan Aerospace, Co., Ltd. and Leonardo signed a contract for the supply of an additional AW-139 intermediate twin engine... more

AerospaceTelespazio signs a contract with the ESA for the Moonlight programme
Worth 123 million euro and for the future missions to the Moon
Telespazio, a joint-venture between Leonardo (67%) and Thales (33%), signed a 123 million euro contract today in Milan with the European Space Agency (ESA) for the implementation of the first phase of... more

AerospaceTAS and ESA sign contract amendment to extend and optimize ESPRIT module
For Lunar Gateway orbital outpost set for a significant upgrade
Thales Alenia Space (TAS), the joint-venture between Thales (67%) and Leonardo (33%), has signed an amendment to its contract with the European Space Agency (ESA) to develop the ESPRIT (European System... more

Civil aviationHelicopters. Italy present at "Heli-Expo 2024"
Last day of the fair for the international event with over 600 exhibitors
Last day for the international exhibition "Heli-Expo 2024". The event, which takes place in the United States at the Anaheim Convention center in California, recorded the presence of around 14,000 professionals... more

Civil aviationHelicopters. "Heli-Expo 2024" kicks off
Over 600 exhibitors; panel on Advanced Air Mobility, artificial intelligence and aviation safety - VIDEO
The international exhibition "Heli-Expo 2024" kicks off in the United States. The event, which opened in the last few hours and will end next Thursday 29 February at the Anaheim Convention center in California,... more

Civil aviation"Labace 2023" (2): new helicopter contracts announced in Latin America
During official ceremonies of the airshow ongoing in San Paolo
Leonardo confirms its reference position in the private helicopter transport market with new contracts in Latin America announced during official ceremonies held at "LABACE 2023" (8-10 August in Sao Paulo). Gruppomodena... more

Civil aviation"Labace 2023" aeronautical show started
The event is held in Brazil from August 8 to 10 - VIDEO
The 18th edition of the "Latin American Business Aviation Conference & Exhibition (Labace) 2023" aviation show has kicked off in the last few hours. The event is held from August 8 to 10 in the city of... more

AirlinesPope Francis flies to Lisbon with ITA Airways' airplane
A-320 will depart from Rome-Fiumicino next Wednesday in the morning
On World Youth Day, the Holy Father will depart on August 2nd at 07:50 am from Rome-Fiumicino to Figo Maduro air base in Lisbon, traveling with ITA Airways.ITA Airways has chosen the A-320neo with a new... more

DefenseGcap programme, international industry partners: agreement signed for advanced electronics
During the "Dsei Japan" in Tokyo (March 15-17)
At the "DSEI Japan" exhibition in Tokyo (March 15-17), the national industry champions for advanced defence electronics representing Japan, the UK and Italy have announced the signing of a collaboration... more

Defense"Avalon 2023" kicks off in Australia (February 28-March 5)
The fair showcases novelties from the aerospace and defense sectors
The international aeronautical show "Avalon 2023" (February 28-March 5) kicks off today in Australia. The "Australian International Airshow & Aerospace and Defense Exposition" event is held in the city... more

Fair and showsAirplanes and helicopters. "Farnborough Airshow 2022" (July 18-22)
The event returns after the 2020 edition cancelled due to the pandemic
"Farnborough International Air Show" is a seven-day international exhibition of the aviation and space industry held every two years in England at the airport of the same name.The Show has five pavilions... more

Civil aviationAirplanes-helicopters."Singapore Airshow 2022" from February 15-18
The event every two years in Asia; numbers in 2020 -VIDEO
Every two years, high-level government and military delegations, as well as senior corporate executives around the world attend the "Singapore Airshow" to forge partnerships and seal deals in this region. 2020... more

Fair and showsBuilding the helicopters terminal for "Expo 2020 Dubai" started
The event will take place next October
Italian-headquartered company Leonardo and Falcon Aviation Services have announced that they have started building the new helicopter terminal that will facilitate the mobility to and from the "Expo 2020"... more

Defense"Euronaval 2020": Leonardo's presence
The industry at the digital exhibition (October 20-27 on-line, event 19-25)
Leonardo, a reference supplier of products and services for naval defence and maritime & coastal surveillance, is participating in the "Euronaval" digital/virtual exhibition (20-27) between the 19th and... more

Civil aviation"European Rotors 2020" will not be held as planned this year
Challenges of coronavirus force postponed the event
Due to latest developments in regard to the spread of the coronavirus COVID-19, European Helicopter Association (EHA) and European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) are taking a serious but necessary... more

Fair and showsLeonardo technological partner of the "Cortina 2021"
For safety of the Alpine World Ski Championships
Leonardo has announced its selection as the Technical Partner of the "Cortina 2021 FIS Alpine World Ski Championships", to be held in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Belluno in February 2021. The partnership agreement,... more

Fair and shows"Heli-Expo 2020" (2). Training services for AW-139 helicopter
Contract signed with Suzuyo for introduce them in Japan
According to the agreement the first model Full Flight Simulator in the Country, combined with E-Learning and procedural trainer capabilities more

Fair and showsHelicopters. "Heli-Expo 2020" from January 28-30 in California
668 exhibitors with 60+ aircraft on display -VIDEO
"Heli-Expo" is the international event dedicated entirely to the helicopter sector. This edition takes place from January 28 to 30, 2020 in Anaheim, in California (USA).100 of education courses, seminars,... more

Fair and showsLeonardo and Codaltec announce Mou at "Expodefensa 2019"
To develop the Colombian security and defense market
During "Expodefensa" (Corferias Exhibition Center, Bogota, 2-4 December, see AVIONEWS), Leonardo and CODALTEC (Corporacion de alta tecnologia para la defensa) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)... more

Fair and showsAircraft-helicopters. Leonardo at "Expodefensa 2019"
The industry highlights its security, surveillance and defence capabilities in Latin America
Leonardo exhibits at "Expodefensa 2019" international exhibition (2-4 December, Corferias Exhibition Center, Bogotá, see AVIONEWS), Latin America’s point of reference for technological development and in... more

Fair and shows"Expodefensa 2019" (December 2-4 in Bogota)
The first edition ten years ago -VIDEO
"Expodefensa 2019" is the international exhibition and point of reference for Latin America in terms of technological development and innovation for Security and Defense Forces (Air, Land and Naval domains).... more

Fair and showsDubai. Contracts signed with Abu Dhabi Aviation for five AW helicopters
Deliveries in 2020, they will be added to 16 AW-139s already in service - DATA SHEET
Abu Dhabi Aviation (ADA), the largest commercial helicopter operator in MENA and Leonardo announced yesterday, during an official ceremony at the "Dubai Air Show" (November 17-21), the signing of contracts... more

Fair and showsLeonardo at the "Dubai Airshow 2019"
The industry’s technologies, innovations and training services take centre stage at the event
A reference partner of Middle Eastern Nations in the aerospace, defence and security sectors, Leonardo is once again attending the "Dubai Airshow" (17-21 November, Chalet P8), bringing new technologies... more

Fair and showsAircraft-helicopters. "Dubai Airshow 2019" (November 17-21)
It is a biennial event born in 1989 -VIDEO
The Dubai aviation show ("Dubai Airshow") is an aeronautical event born in 1989 and held every two years in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.The event is growing: from the first edition there were 200 exhibitors... more

Fair and showsBangladesh orders Leonardo’s air surveillance radar
The company has announced the contract at "BIDEC"
The Bangladesh Air Force (BAF) has ordered Leonardo’s KRONOS LAND radar to provide air surveillance, allowing operators to detect and track targets in tactical environments. The company has announced t... more

Fair and showsLeonardo at Seoul "ADEX 2019" airshow: helicopters, systems and collaborations
AW-159, which is already in service with the Republic of Korea Navy, is centre stage at the event
Leonardo at the Seoul International "Aerospace & Defense Exhibition 2019" ("ADEX", October 15-20) demonstrates the successes of its existing products in the Republic of Korea (RoK). In addition, the company... more

Fair and showsLeonardo and Olmedo join forces for development of first medical aid of the future
For rotary-wing (helicopters) and motor vehicles
The agreement is also being presented at the Montichiari Emergency Show (4-5-6 October 2019) in Italy, including the unveiling of a special EMS-configured AW-169 mockup in EMS configuration, a first example of an integrated helicopter/ambulance capability developed by the partners more

Fair and showsLeonardo at "Cybertech Europe"
Today and tomorrow in Rome for the fourth consecutive year
The number of serious cyber-attacks has multiplied by ten in the last two years compared to the previous period, with 1,552 attacks in 2018 more

Fair and shows"DSEI 2019". Over 600 man-portable laser designators to NATO and its partner countries
Around 550 units have been delivered to 16 international customers
At the "DSEI 2019" exhibition in London (10-13 September), Leonardo has announced that it has sold over 600 units of its Type 163 Laser Target Designator (LTD) to 16 customers including Italy, the US,... more